general responses
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl rɪˈspɑnsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
respostas gerais
1. Broad, non-specific answers or replies that apply broadly to multiple situations without detailed particularity
The company provided general responses to common customer inquiries.
A empresa forneceu respostas gerais para perguntas comuns de clientes.
2. Standard or typical reactions to questions or stimuli that lack personalization or specificity
Instead of detailed explanations, he gave general responses to every question.
Em vez de explicações detalhadas, ele deu respostas gerais para cada pergunta.
3. Preliminary or initial replies that may be followed by more detailed information
We received general responses from the survey participants before conducting follow-up interviews.
Recebemos respostas gerais dos participantes da pesquisa antes de conduzir entrevistas de acompanhamento.
In Brazilian business culture, providing 'respostas gerais' initially before detailed information is often seen as a courtesy, allowing time to gather proper information. In American corporate settings, stakeholders typically expect more specificity upfront, making vague or general responses potentially problematic for credibility.
Related Idioms & Phrases
beating around the bush (giving general responses instead of direct answers)
cutting to the chase (opposite - avoiding general responses)
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